The term "phylum" in animal classification was coined by

  • A
    $E$. Haeckel
  • B
    John Ray
  • C
    $G$.$L$. Cuvier
  • D
    Carolus Linnaeus

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Which one of the following species correctly matches its two characteristics and phylum/class?
Species Two Characteristics Phylum/Class
$A$. Ascaris $i$. Body segmented,$ii$. Males and females distinct Annelida
$B$. Salamandra $i$. Tympanum represents ear,$ii$. External fertilization Amphibia
$C$. Pteropus $i$. Skin possesses hair,$ii$. Oviparous Mammalia
$D$. Obelia $i$. Cnidoblasts,$ii$. Organ-level organization Coelenterata

Column $I$Column $II$
$(A)$ Limbless reptile$(i)$ Lamprey
$(B)$ Jawless vertebrate$(ii)$ Salamander
$(C)$ Amphibian$(iii)$ Snake
$(D)$ Cartilaginous fish$(iv)$ Shark
$(E)$ Flightless bird$(v)$ Ostrich
Match items in column $I$ with those given in column $II$.

Which of the following statements are true or false?
$(i)$ Suckers are found in liver fluke.
$(ii)$ In Arthropods,fertilization is external.
$(iii)$ Chordata is divided into $4$ subphyla.
$(iv)$ Water vascular system is present in Hemichordata.

Match the animals listed under Column-$I$ with their respective zoological names given under Column-$II$; choose the answer that provides the correct combination of the alphabets of the two columns.
Column-$I$ (Common Name) | Column-$II$ (Zoological Name)
$A$. Starfish | $p$. Sepia
$B$. Jellyfish | $q$. Astropecten
$C$. Devilfish | $r$. Aurelia
$D$. Cuttlefish | $s$. Octopus

Which trait is common among Earthworm, Leech, and Centipede?

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